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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Plummet on April 10, 2012, 06:52:16 AM

Title: TM Cougar HOTAS problems
Post by: Plummet on April 10, 2012, 06:52:16 AM

I just bought a Cougar HOTAS and I'm having problems getting the throttle to work. Since I'm upgrading from an old PFCS and new at this stick programing I decided to assign functions in AH and use the HOTAS as a generic stick. The problem is that the throttle works (Z axis values change when it's moved) but it doesn't do anythins when flying. I'm offered a choice to assign the throttle to1 of 3 RPM functions but none seem to work. Any ideas? Does anyone have a a good Cougar file I can try?

Thanks in advance,

Title: Re: TM Cougar HOTAS problems
Post by: FLS on April 10, 2012, 07:12:31 AM

You have to assign the throttle axis to throttle1 in AH. If it's not available as a choice it may be already assigned to another axis. Check your settings. RPM changes the propeller pitch. RPM is set separately from throttle and you usually just adjust it for fuel conservation.

Title: Re: TM Cougar HOTAS problems
Post by: Plummet on April 10, 2012, 07:28:35 PM

Thanks FLS,

Taht seemed to work.

Title: Re: TM Cougar HOTAS problems
Post by: Blagard on April 10, 2012, 09:33:05 PM

Now you know throttle 1 controls the engine power, you may be interested to know the RPM affects the prop pitch, so in low RPM the pitch is course.

If you ever glide with auto climb speed turned on, your aircraft will glide at what is your normal climb speed. While it glides, play with the RPM as you will find you can glide a lot further by settting RPM to the minimum. In normal powered flight you have the prop set to maximum RPM and leave it there.

As FLS has indicated adjusting RPM and throttle can conserve fuel, but I think in general play very few use it unless escorting buff a long distance.